Day 25 - Part 2

Amazing what can happen in the span of a couple hours.

After the surgeon met with the cardiologist and the attending, here's what we know:

Yes, the white blood cell count is high and indicative of an infection.

Yes, x-rays have been taken, lumbar punctured, blood cultured, and urine sampled. So far the urine looks clean. The x-rays look clean too except for a broken collarbone complements of Rayna and delivery. (You'd think somebody would have noticed that sooner.) The other tests will take a little longer.

Yes, the wound sites look a little irritated/infected. The cardiologist and the surgeon agreed that chest tube exit wound looks like they would have expected and are not concerned. The incision on her sternum may have a minor infection perhaps caused by Peyton prematurely pulling off the bandaging.

Yes, Peyton has a history of spiking white blood cell counts, so while not normal, it could be that Peyton has an overactive immune system, over zealous in responding to a minor infection.

Yes, Peyton will start antibiotics shortly and monitored diligently so as to not miss something.

No, as of now, plans to reopen Peyton's chest to cleanse the wound are off the table.

No, instead of an extended stay again at the 4-star Dell Children's Hotel, err, Hospital, Peyton could be released as early as tomorrow.

Thanks for the prayers!

PS: No, the medical team does not believe this to be swine flu.